Docking Seminar
About This Flotilla
Docking Seminar
All About Docking
The Docking Seminar is a specialised practical training programme for sailors who want to improve one of the most important and demanding parts of boat handling: docking safely, calmly, and with control.
Docking requires a clear understanding of how a vessel behaves at low speed. Rudder response, propeller effect, wind, momentum, available space, lines, fenders, and crew coordination all play a critical role in every manoeuvre.
Through practical training in real conditions, participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to approach, berth, moor, and depart safely in different harbour and marina situations.
Seminar Objective
The goal of the seminar is to help participants understand the key principles of docking and develop practical skills for safe and confident manoeuvring.
Training focuses on vessel control under engine, rudder and propeller influence, wind effect, stern-to and side-to berthing, docking with anchor, mooring alongside other vessels, crew organisation, and decision-making in real docking conditions.
Day by Day
Docking Fundamentals
On the first day, participants focus on the basic principles that affect every docking manoeuvre.
You will learn how a vessel behaves at low speed, how rudder and propeller influence control, and why wind, space, preparation, and communication play such an important role before and during each approach.
Training topics include:
- Basic docking principles
- Low-speed vessel handling
- Rudder and propeller influence
- Windage and how it affects manoeuvring
- Preparation before docking
- Crew organisation before manoeuvres
- Safety checks before approach and departure
Flotilla Highlights
Included
Not Included
Location
Address
Keramoti port, Keramoti 640 11, Greece
Coordinates
40.8578° N, 24.7034° E
Flotilla Information
Price starting from
€350Similar Flotillas
Flotilla FAQs
Everything you need to know about this flotilla
Because docking is one of the most critical and challenging skills in boat handling. The seminar helps participants gain practical knowledge, proper technique, and confidence in real docking conditions.
You will learn how to handle a catamaran in different conditions, perform safe manoeuvres, and manage the vessel with accuracy and control.
Yes. The training is focused on hands-on experience and real-condition practice.